Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Central Oregon

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $64,680 +9.3% vs national
Median hourly $31.10
10th percentile $47,720
90th percentile $86,300
Employed locally 170
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,720
    25th
    $53,680
    50th (median)
    $64,680
    75th
    $75,610
    90th
    $86,300

    Top-paying metros for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bend, OR $82,380
    Ogden, UT $81,300
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $80,470
    Anchorage, AK $79,830
    Alaska $79,220
    Fairbanks-College, AK $78,750

    Related occupations in Central Oregon

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$47,460
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$58,860
    Clergy$59,400
    Social Workers, All Other$60,930
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$76,010
    Community Health Workers$46,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors make per hour in Central Oregon?

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Central Oregon is $31.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.83 or more per hour.

    Is Central Oregon above or below average for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salaries?

    The median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary in Central Oregon is 9.3% above the national median of $59,190. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Central Oregon?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $47,720 per year in Central Oregon. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,680.